Thursday January 11, 2024

Mark 1:40-45

A leper came to Jesus and pleaded on his knees: ‘If you want to’ he said ‘you can cure me.’ Feeling sorry for him, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him. ‘Of course I want to!’ he said. ‘Be cured!’

How does that scene play out in your mind? Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him with his pointing finger, maybe pinky… I see Our Lord looking at a man who has been ostracized from family and friends. A man who has been unable to go home for years and watches his loved ones from a distance. This man does not need a stretched hand. I see our Lord walking towards him and embracing him. Not the awkward head church hug but heart to heart. Letting the man breakdown in the embrace. I want only one thing, I want you to go home, to be complete, to accept yourself.

If you want Lord, you can make us whole. He answers “I died for that very reason and rose from the dead to make you whole.” This is your meditation today. Jesus is dying to be the missing piece, element, being in your life.

BTW consider giving to Rabbouni. We have to make an ask every Thursday. I am not a fun of the ask but we kinda need the help. Love you!!